To manage and co-ordinate construction of Bulk Infrastructure services which includes: Bulk earthworks, Water and Sewer, Roads and Stormwater, some internal electrical reticulation on site on behalf of the Engineer. The ability to understand the Engineer`s design, providing the correct interpretation of the Engineer`s drawings and specifications, and to monitor that work is carried out in accordance to the drawings as well as the project s quality requirements. To administer the contract in accordance with the GCC 2015. Ability to interpret contractors construction programme.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for total site management and project implementation.
• Maintain a full time presence on site (working hours to be agreed) and act as liaison between the Contractor and the Engineer`s design office.
• An all rounder-professional, comfortable working with building, civil, structural, electrical and mechanical Contractors, fully conversant with the technical issues and the building processes in the construction of civil, structural and building services works.
• Assist with initial setting of quality standards and control procedures and thereafter continuously monitor the supervision and quality control process carried out by the Contractor/s 
• Constantly review work procedures and monitor use of construction  materials 
• Examine Contractors proposed programme and comment when necessary 
• Monitor that the contractor performs duties in compliance with design and specifications 
• Making sure that work is carried out to the client’s standards, specification, correct materials, workmanship, and schedule
• Becoming familiar with all the relevant drawings and written instructions, checking them, and using them as a reference when inspecting the works
• Provide contractor with technical interpretation of engineering design drawings and specifications 
• Overall technical inspections of work in progress and preparing progress reports.
• To ensure there is full co-ordination of various services and avoid clash of services on site
• Site administration which includes assisting the Engineers with payment certificates, signing off quality management forms, maintain appropriate site documentation and records of design change and compile regular progress reports 
• Maintain a site diary
• Receive contractors claims on behalf of the Engineer
• Evaluate contractors claims and recommend to the Engineer for a Ruling/s
• Issuing site instructions (within predefined limits) on behalf of the Engineer. 
• Having a working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and bringing any shortfalls observed to the attention of the Engineer.
• Taking measurements and samples on site to make sure that the work and the materials meet the specifications and quality standards
• Being familiar with legal and Contractual requirements and checking that the work complies with them, including a full working knowledge of GCC 2015 form of contract.
• Rigorous and detailed inspection of materials and workmanship throughout the construction process
• Arrange the completion of as-built drawings, construction completion report and associated documentation.

Requirements:

• BTech or BEng/BScEng in the built Environment preferably civil engineering

• Professional Registration from a recognized professional body within the Built Environment specifically, PrTechni or PrTech or PrEng, PrCPM will be an added advantage. 

• A minimum of 10 to 15 years in site supervision, Construction Management and Contract Administration including experience as a Clerk of Works/Resident Engineer/Site Engineer/Site Agent on major Bulk Civil engineering works

• Knowledge of the OH&S Act, environmental requirements and its applications

• Administrative capabilities and report writing skills

• Knowledge of Civil Services (Bulk Earthworks, Roads, Stormwater, Water, Sewer)

• Exceptional communication skills written and oral

• MS Office Suite including MS Projects

• Valid drivers license

• Own transport suitable for use for site work

• Traceable portfolio of evidence that demonstrate experience in similar works (minimum of 5 such projects)

Contact Hire Resolve for you next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Chandre Cordier at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: .za

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a skilled and motivated Resident Engineer to contribute to the successful completion of construction projects in Johannesburg. If you meet the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply for this position.

About the Role

A leading Engineering Consulting Firm in Johannesburg is seeking an innovative individual to join their team as a Resident Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing technical aspects on sites, providing expert engineering advice, and ensuring projects are completed within budget and timeframe.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects on sites, including erection engineering aspects, geometric control in the erection of piers and decks, technical road works aspects, etc.
• Liaise with designers regarding site engineering queries when necessary.
• Evaluate and approve method statements.
• Liaise with the Contractor regarding technical aspects.
• Manage some resources for site supervision of technical aspects.
• Apply the Firm’s Quality Management System.
• Monitor quality of works, including supervision of production processes and any off-site and/or remote construction and/or assembly facilities.
• Monitor programme and contract budgets from a technical perspective.
• Quantities and payment certificates.
• Prepare variation orders.
• Close out the project including compiling completion/close-out reports.

Requirements

• BSc or a B Tech in Civil Engineering
• Must be professionally registered as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post-graduate experience in roads and resurfacing

Qualifications

• BSc or a B Tech in Civil Engineering